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Michael B. Jordan: Actor Teases 'Fantastic Four' Origin Story
Michael B. Jordan is one of our favorite up and coming Hollywood actors, and he teased to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY all about his role in the highly-anticipated 'Fantastic Four' reboot and more!
Michael B. Jordan, 27, is about to take Hollywood by storm. The actor is starring as Johnny Storm (aka the Human Torch) in the Fantastic Four reboot, which hits theaters in 2015. Michael dished details to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY about his hot new role and his love for photography!
Michael B. Jordan Dishes On 'Fantastic Four'
Get ready, Fantastic Four fans. Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing and The Human Torch are heading back to theaters, and Michael revealed scoop about the upcoming film!
"If you're a fan of Fantastic Four I think you'll be able to appreciate us trying to give you guys a fresh start," Michael told HollywoodLife.com. "It's an origin story."
This is fantastic! We're excited to see a fresh perspective on the Marvel characters.
"You get a chance to grow with them," Michael continued. "You get a chance to experience what it's like to grow up with these characters. As we go through the experience, you guys go through it as well."
The film also stars Miles Teller, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell.
Michael B. Jordan Reveals His Love For Photography
The actor also recently hosted the Canon PIXMA PRO City Senses interactive gallery in Austin, Texas on Oct. 1. The Fruitvale Station and That Awkward Moment star also dished about his love for being behind the lens.
"I've always been into photography," Michael told HollywoodLife.com. "I've been a fan of Canon cameras. My mom was really big into photography, so she kind of got me into appreciating pictures and having photos around."
There's nothing more powerful than a photograph, that's for sure!
HollywoodLifers, are you excited for Fantastic Four? Let us know!
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Slacker and Steve - Snake Stories 2/7
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 7th
Transcript - Not for consumer use. Robot overlords only. Will not be accurate.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney promised that he would not use his foreign trip to attack President Barack Obama, or to deliver major new foreign policy announcements. He kept his word–yet used his speech in Warsaw today to deliver a hard-hitting attack on big government. Praising Poland for choosing the path of economic liberty over big government, protectionism, and heavy spending, Romney's message reinforced the central economic messages of his campaign against President Obama back home.
Romney began by praising Poland as a NATO ally, placing his visit to Warsaw in the context of his trip to Britain and Israel, two other staunch American allies. He celebrated the Polish struggle against communism, likening it to the civil rights struggle in the United States, and drew special attention to Pope John Paul the Second, the Pole who became not only a religious leader but a symbol of the struggle of conscience against tyranny.
The punch, as it were, came in the conclusion of the speech, where Romney drew lessons from Poland's recent past for America's present and future, focusing on the economic lessons of Poland's remarkable growth:
…this nation's steady rise is a shining example of the prosperity that economic opportunity can bring. Your nation has moved from a state monopoly over the economy, price controls, and severe trade restrictions to a culture of entrepreneurship, greater fiscal responsibility, and international trade. As a result, your economy has experienced positive growth in each of the last twenty years. In that time, you have doubled the size of your economy. The private sector has gone from a mere 15 percent of the economy to 65 percent. And while other nations fell into recession in recent years, you weathered the storm and continued to flourish.
When economists speak of Poland today, it is not to lament chronic problems, but to describe how this nation empowered the individual, lifted the heavy hand of government, and became the fastest-growing economy in all of Europe.
Yesterday, one of your leaders shared with me an economic truth that has been lost in much of the world: "It is simple. You don't borrow what you cannot pay back."
The world should pay close attention to the transformation of Poland's economy. A march toward economic liberty and smaller government has meant a march toward higher living standards, a strong military that defends liberty at home and abroad, and an important and growing role on the international stage.
Rather than heeding the false promise of a government-dominated economy, Poland sought to stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means. Your success today is a reminder that the principles of free enterprise can propel an economy and transform a society.
At a time of such difficulty and doubt throughout Europe, Poland's economic transformation over these past 20 years is a fitting turn in the story of your country. In the 1980s, when other nations doubted that political tyranny could ever be faced down or overcome, the answer was, "Look to Poland." And today, as some wonder about the way forward out of economic recession and fiscal crisis, the answer once again is "Look to Poland".
It is not surprising that a people who waited so long, and endured so much, for the sake of liberty, are today enjoying liberty to the fullest.
As with Romney's statement on Sunday that he considers Jerusalem to be Israel's capital, Romney did not reveal anything new in these remarks on economic policy–and yet the implied contrast with President Obama could not have been greater.


text: Home → News → Politics Plaintiffs and local politicians react to same-sex marriage ruling in NJ By Megan Goldschmidt, The Trentonian Posted: 09/27/13, 6:18 PM EDT | Updated: on 09/27/2013 # Comments TRENTON — Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Same-sex couples need to remember this age-old tradition on Oct. 21, because starting that day they can legally marry in the state of New Jersey. The decision came Friday from the Mercer County Superior Court, when Judge Mary Jacobson sided with plaintiffs' Garden State Equality and numerous same-sex couples, granting same-sex couples throughout the state the right to marriage equality. Luanne Peterpaul, who is on the Board of Trustees for GSE, said the organization is ecstatic. "We are ecstatic that Judge Jacobson was able to look at the evidence and rule that there is no question but that civil unions do not equate to marriage. This underscores the fact that the LGBT community is on equal par with everyone else. This signifies the fact that children are free to be who they are. That families are families no matter what their makeup. That we can be as boring in a family situation as a heterosexual couple," Peterpaul said. The suit was filed in July, just shortly after the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the United States Supreme Court. In her judgment, Jacobson makes reference to that case and another, Lewis v. Harris. Advertisement The Lewis case, which was heard in New Jersey in 2006, determined that the NJ Constitution required the state to grant same-sex couples marriage or some kind of parallel structure, thus creating civil unions. But when DOMA was repealed, the case that brought it down was United States v. Windsor, federal agencies extended new policy changes to same-sex married couples, but not to those in civil unions. "The issue in Windsor was whether the federal government could discriminate between different classes of people who were already married. So if you have straight couples get married and they're treated as married under federal law, but DOMA was saying that same-sex couples who got married and were recognized in their state as being legally married, were not recognized by the federal government for federal purposes. That was found to be unconstitutional," said Jeffrey Trachtman, New York based partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. Trachtman, who litigated the out-of-state marriage recognition cases in New York which were the basis for Edie Windsor to be treated as legally married in New York, said this process seems to be happening state by state. "The original decision in NJ was that not allowing people to get married violated equal protection but they said that civil unions could fix that," Trachtman said, "In other words, you would get all the same benefits just not marriage. So they set up that system. Now with Windsor, the federal agencies have to start treating same-sex couples as married; for example if they got married n NY but live in NJ, they would still have to be recognized as married. So this is a new complication because you have the civil union couples, the same-sex married couples, and the straight married couples. Those same-sex married couples now have to be recognized as that for federal purposes, but could be living next door to people who have civil unions and don't get the same benefits. So it's just this unnecessary complication. The fact that federal agencies started to fall in line and treat people as married, it just makes it even sillier not to allow people in NJ themselves to get married." Local politicans celebrated the decision, but also sent a message to Gov. Chris Christie, who has opposed same-sex marriage legislation previously. Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer/Hunterdon) put out a release on Friday applauding the ruling. "This ruling affirms what we've been saying all along, our civil union law does not provide equal treatment for same-sex couples in New Jersey," Gusciora said in the statement, "Today marks the start of the march to the front of the bus for loving, committed same-sex couples who have been denied equal rights for far too long. The federal government has recognized this. The New Jersey Legislature recognized this. The courts now recognize this. It's time for the Governor to stop standing in the way of justice and allow this order to be upheld." U.S. Republican Rush Holt (NJ-12) also released a statement in response to the same-sex marriage ruling. "This is a day for the history books in New Jersey," Hold said in the statement, "After so many years of discrimination, injustice, and legal uncertainty, same-sex couples finally have the right to marry in our state. Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson's decision is both legally and morally sound, and I congratulate Garden State Equality on this victory." "The Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act was so strong that every state sooner or later will have to reach the decision to recognize all marriages equally," Holt said, "I urge the Christie administration to accept this pro-equality judgment and not attempt to overrule it on appeal. By accepting the court's decision, the governor can send a strong signal that all citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation, are equal in the eyes of the law." SUBSCRIBE TO HOME DELIVERY FOR ONLY $2.00 PER WEEK! About the Author Megan Goldschmidt is the Hamilton, Princeton, and Robbinsville beat reporter for the Trentonian. She recently launched her career in the journalism industry after graduating from Ithaca College, and enjoys learning about different areas and industries with every new story she writes. Reach the author at email@example.com or follow Megan on Twitter: twitter.com/mnrgold. Full bio and more articles by Megan Goldschmidt Back to top


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4008 Chapter 8. Yellow jacket
Chapter 8.
Still walking what seemed like endless row of these tall pine trees, looking at the ground something was down there as I looked closer moving the pine branches around a little, looking up for Mike still walking checking out the trees for a new path leading out of here.
"Mike' look over here!" Shuffling my feet back and forth while Mike came back looking at the ground "What?" Mike answered with a frown look! "Mike' Look down here!" pointing at the ground tapping my foot listening to the sounds below for more of the echo sound coming from the pine needles below.
"There's some kind of cover here, Look Shawn"
Both of us were then probing the dried pine branches to one side, I know I was thinking it might be and old chest of gold from some pirate ship from long ago maybe they came ashore and bury it here, then another idea came to mine what if it were a bomb or maybe an old shell casing that was drop during the war and no one found it yet. We both quickly unearth the area only to find a large round metal disk looking thing like a water main drain in the roads back home.
"It' must be an old mine shaft with tunnels and stuff below us" Mike excitedly said.
"Right, old mine shaft bunkers" Sure Mike and it more likely a water drain, I was thinking of saying but didn't want to make matters worse.
"Look, Shawn its man hole!" "I can see that"
Mike quickly found a large branch and we both pried on the lid pushing it to one side luckily the cover was louse amazed looking down. Mike was all excited he found something that took his mind off trying to find a way out of here, Shuffling his feet around brushing small amounts of sticks inside seeing how far they were going before hit the bottom, Standing over seeing cobwebs near the top then a large spider crawled out crossing the needles we both step back and watch it scoot away before looking down again, Mike handed me a rock, mostly for me to see how deep it was. Dead center and let go inside the dark hole waiting for a sound back.
"That's deep, Mike" waiting for echo back looking down the dark hole. "Feel the heat coming up?" Mike asked; holding both his hands over the opening. "Yeah, That' might be why it's warm in here" Quickly remarking this was no help getting us out of here, it wasn't the time neither to investigate some hole in the ground when we needed to find our way out and back to the campground. Hearing something slowly walking towards the trees where that sound was coming from the shivers where going up and down my spine just feeling someone was watching us. I had this feeling just as we were moving the lid off but didn't want to say anything to Mike to get him thinking something was out there., just walking and wondering what was going to happen when we got back, boy will mom be mad this time, she like grounding me for a month or more or Fishing as she knew that was the worst punishment for me and sure no night fishing even the last time. I was grounded it was for two weeks but she gave in after a week maybe not this time so we needed to find a way out of here fast.
"Shawn Wait Up" Mike said outward trying to push the cover back over the hole, rushing to get next to me when suddenly pale light flashed in front of us, cascading just off the tree branches, it came from behind us, both of us quickly turn to see what it was, Help had come to get us I thought for sure, squinting to focusing then my eyes went wide open as the shivers went up my back even more so than before looking ahead.
"Look someone's coming, see Shawn". Mike' was pointing at the area just inside the clearing. We were both excided to see someone had found us, waving our arms back and forth moving towards in a slow pace', but something was wrong I just had that feeling inside, I reach out stopping Mike from going on.
"What is it?" Mike stopped and looked bewildered at me just knowing I might have seen something other than what he seen ahead of us both, trying to look over my shoulder to the light.
"Mike there were no call outs" Making sure he heard me looking into his eyes. Mike stood bobbin around my shoulder to the trees, noting what I said' taking in a more hard look now, around the sides not seeing anything other than a small glow light from a flashlight coming towards us. "You Lost?" Mike Hollered out 'Acting like he could handle anything now, putting on his best front standing tall with his shoulders push back feeling like a big man of the woods. That's Mike tuff guy if anybody really knew him it was always a good front to keep other on their toes and left us alone. Seeing but a mere figure coming out behind that small light slowly making it way to us; still with no response just keep coming towards us.
I could only stand there looking forward as the tenseness grow up with arm hairs shivering upward this didn't look good. Nor for that matter even feel right, something was wrong; it didn't feel right. With Mike's actions now! Made me just want to turn and run as fast away from this light. Getting closer this was no rescue person; the light was not a flashlight at all it was a lantern that campers used, as it showed out at the person somewhat clear. It was a man alright his face and Red plaid shirt with baggy brown drooping pants, seemed dirty as light was shining on his side. We both stood looking him over just as he was looking us over; just maybe he was lost too with his glassy eyes glaring at us with the lantern light, his head moving from one side around the lantern light just off his shoulder just looking up and down and over each of us this was getting real creepy.
The Hair's again risen, with a quick look at Mike then Back with bewilderment, the lantern was moving up and down now, giving us both a closer look at him. His hair stringy stiff kind of, Mike stood up straight and tall as I follow him making us look bigger then we were, we both stood holding our breath just waiting for him to say something.. All at once he blurted out. "I'm Kola and I – Help you – you come" Without waiting for a response from us he just turned around with the lantern and started walking back the way he came. Mike and I looked at each other for a second.
"Wait a Minute!" Mike hollered out. With his arm up like he was stopping traffic, shrugging his shoulders, without a respond back he just keeps walking. Mike turns to me with a nod to follow him and started walking on, he must have known this was our way out and just maybe we should follow him, slowly we followed behind him without saying anything just keeping our distant.
Back at the campground Bill had just reached the Loran's Camper knocking on the door, Mrs. Loren answered the door.
"Hi am Bill The owner, can I speak to you for a few minutes"
"Yes come inside won't you"
Bill steps inside seeing, Mrs. Marcus sitting on the couch with Joey and Jamie.
"Good news for us?" Mrs. Loran asked hoping he had some.
"No we haven't come across them yet, but we have' Called the State Police and they might bring in a Search and Rescue crew"
Mrs. Loran's held the rail standing with her face just drop hearing they hadn't found them bringing her hopefulness to sadness, Joey got up and went over to her she held him close to her, Bill stood watching not wanting to be there and tell them this news.
"Their Lost' aren't they?" Mrs. Marcus asked.
While Jamie held her Mother tight starting to cry.
"We don't know yet"
"What can we do' just wait here and wonder?" Mrs. Loran Asked trying to comfort Joey's by rubbing backside, he held her tightly.
"Please come up to the cabin everyone"
"It's been over an hour or more now"
"Someone out by the lake already looking for them"
"Do you know if they even went by the Lake?"
"We don't know where they might have gone off to but were checking every possibility"
"What about our Husbands?"
"Were searching for them also' Please come up to the cabin"
"Ok' well go to the cabin just maybe they found them"
"Can you tell us anything more?"
"No not at this time' would you like me to wait for you?"
"No will be right up, Thank You for Coming"
Bill opened the door and went outside, making his way back to the cabin while walking seeing the other campers sites covered in snow, his tracks coming in were almost covered over.
Everyone was inside their campers' lights and TV's were on hearing the sounds as he passed by each one returning to the cabin.
Rushing thru the snow while watching the trail for any signs; Lloyd spotted what he was looking for Foot prints in the snow leading right to them. Skidoo lights pointed at the two sitting on a log near the lake, Lloyd moving in slowly towards them' both sat waving to him, stopping as quickly getting off lifting the blanket's from the back of the seat handing each one.
"You guy's ok?"
"Cold' but were good"
"We'll have you back in a flash, bundle up" Checking them over for any frost bite before returning to the Skidoo setting off a flare over the lake.
"Mobile One to base – Mobile one to Base?"
Hand's shacking' Bills head snapped back to the Radio; quickly taking the microphone.
"Base – Go ahead' Mobile One"
"Found two fathers, little frozen by the lake"
"Great – You found the Husband's' any sign of the Boys?"
"No just the two' Run down another Skidoo as soon as you can"
"Ok, where are you now?"
"Just east of the lake, sent up a flare"
"Ok' on our way send up another Flare"
"State Police come in yet?"
"Any Minute now"
"Good' will keep them warm till you get here"
The bright Flare turn the sky red in color; all of them turning looking out the window. Mrs. Marcus, holding Joey hand alongside Jamie, Mrs. Loran keeping up hurrying to the cabin just as they got to the door, seeing the Flare in the sky.
"Mom' they found them Mom?"
"Let's hope so"
Helen Quickly headed them into the Livingroom, fixing them all warm drinks as they sat in the cabin living room, waiting for the news. Bill hurray getting his jacket on zipping as he walked outside, with a quick brush off and revving the Skidoo up, not waiting for any warm up time, rushed off towards the lake, following Lloyds Skidoo tracks. State Police arrived just minutes later, along with three Rescue teams following right behind in two red and white units. Towards the lake another flare was brighten the sky, telling the others that Bill arrived. Rescue team's stopped and looked up at the Flare before hurry inside with their equipment.
Helen showed them where they could set in the large Livingroom near the radio. Both Snowmobiles were pulling up to the front; Two Rescuers waiting outside for them: helping get the two inside quickly, setting both near the warm fireplace. Jamie rushed to her dad along with Joey, Janet holding Frank's hand while the two Rescue workers were placing aluminum blankets around each of them. Mrs. Marcus sat with Mike Sr. upset and trying hard to hold back her tears without any luck as she was relieved that he was alive when she feared him dead, now fearing for Mike Jr. was somewhere in the snow.
"Roberta I'm Fine any word on Mike?"
"No there looking for him"
Lloyd and Rescue workers making plans where to search for the two boys, State Policeman Lieutenant Rosenberg stood by with other rescue teams gather together from campers. After quickly laying out plan into small groups, each went out among the sites, going site-to-site, telling each camper a meeting was set for ten o'clock in the game room.


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There are some great places, Drip included, but y'all know about those. If I want a coffee experience, Drip is my place. But the place I go for coffee most often is a little different, though it's also locally owned. It's the Corner Pantry, y'all. Like father, like daughter, because my dad loved it, too.
Back in February, my thoughtful children went to a basketball game and brought me back a Corner Pantry refillable mug. Pretty sure they somehow got it for free, but at least they knew well enough to recognize that it was a gift I'd love.
Refills are 99 cents ($1.09 with tax), the service is friendly, and the coffee is delicious. There are choices! Like Colombian, French roast, decaf, hazelnut, and more. I go with about five parts decaf to one part hazelnut, just a splash for flavor. (Go ahead. Mock the fact that I like a touch of flavored coffee. I don't care, because I was never going to be cool anyway!) My favorite Corner Pantry is on Assembly Street because it's in between my house and my office. And if the line is long? They're happy for me to leave my $1.09 on the counter, waving as I hold up my refillable cup and head out the door. But there are plenty of Corner Pantries around town, and you can find one near you. But it's worth going out of your way, at least a little.
The Corner Pantry is headquartered right here in Columbia, and I hear they're very generous with local charities, so know that a good portion of your 99 cents is staying right here in Columbia! Also? Buying coffee at Corner Pantry is cheaper than making it at home, so there. And if you're the sort of person who buys gas, you can fill up while you're grabbing your coffee.
In other news, I recently put up a post on my blog about that age old dilemma: what do you do when Grandma's recipe calls for a can of soup and you don't have one? Don't worry. You can make your very own canned soup, and it's easy! Find out how.
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Here's a place to talk about the relationships in your life whenever you want.
Hardly four months into a relationship, I had a flashback to my single days while having dinner with three of my friends a few weeks ago and analyzing the phrasing and frequency of texts from men dominated the conversation. At the time it was easy to dole out hardline advice like, "He'll make the effort to come see you if he likes you," squarely, because my relationship had grown out of its embryonic stage long ago. (Older men move fast!)
But really I wasn't too far from the days of obsessively glancing at my iPhone screen for new messages and dissecting every exchange I had with a man. And to hell with my smugness -- texting actually counts as a legit means of communication in dating, says Jen Golbeck, Ph.D., of the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies.
"It's interesting how people kind of dismiss it as a fake thing. If you look back, people said the same thing when the telephone was introduced -- that it is going to destroy real conversations that we have when we are looking at each other. And it's just not true." It's just made communicating both easier and more complicated with another layer. (Think instant gratification that leaves tone and intent up in the air for the receiver.)
What people say may be different via text -- most people use it to just figure out logistics in meeting up or check in -- but personality does come through, says Golbeck, who has been studying human behavior and communications for 15 years, almost like it does in a psychological Myers–Briggs test.
For example, if a guy texts you all business and no banter (says hello and gets to setting up a time to meet), he's highly conscientious. He might not work well with you if you're a procrastinator -- it can come off as overpowering to you. Or if you get a text from a guy right after meeting him at a party, he's likely an extrovert, so introverts take note. "I'm an introvert so when I leave a party, I like to go home and recharge. The last thing I want is a guy to take me to bar!" says Golbeck.
Still there's nothing clear that will reveal one personality trait or another, she says. And that's where authors Lisa Winning and Carrie Henderson McDermott have come in with their "He's Just Not That Into You"-like title, "He Texted: The Ultimate Guide for Decoding Guys" (Gallery Books). I know what you are thinking, "A cheesy self-help book for socially tone-deaf, boy-crazy women to perpetuate the cliché cat-and-mouse chase?"
Maybe. But it also offers loads of go-to tips for when you (or a friend) have fallen into that keeping-the-phone-close, "what-do-you-think-this-means" rut. Here, a few to keep you company. ("He Texted" only discusses male-female relationships, but these tips would apply to any romantic texting situation.)
Good Signs:
The banter is lively. His texts make you smile and laugh.
The pace is brisk. The back-and-forth text volley is as blistering as a Serena Williams match.
A funny reply is always at the tips of your fingers.
The tone is light. He's killing himself to sound casual so you don't freak out and think he's too into you.
The texts have a purpose, namely, making plans for your next date.
Bad Signs:
He goes overboard with flattery. Not to say you aren't the most beautiful woman within a 300-mile radius of Chicago, but gushing by text is the hallmark of a player. [So true! This one makes everything clear in retrospect.]
His texts often begin, "Waiting for the bus." That's not a flirty text; it's a cry for help -- helping him kill time when he's bored. No need to answer that call. [I concur. I once had an overworked mergers-and-aquisitions lawyer who texted late on a Thursdays or Fridays, "Dinner?" He had forgotten to make plans, and I was his last resort.]
The banter is deadly. His texts make you frown and groan.
You're out of tune. You can't tell if he's being ironic; you find yourself wondering, "What'd he mean by that?" "Is he for real?" and "I don't get it."
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An assassin's plan to kill Arthur sets in train a series of events that leaves Camelot changed forever.
Every so often an episode comes along from a series that is described as "game-changing", usually because it features the death of a major character, or a key turning point for the ongoing arcs within a storyline. The best of these feature both, leaving the series at the end of the hour in a very different place to where it began – the third episode of Primeval's third season, with Nick Cutter's death is a case in point.
If you're a Merlin fan, you're not going to want to miss this episode, because it really does live up to that description. The relationships between Arthur and his father and between Arthur and Merlin, as well as the entire basis of the court's hatred of magic are all upended this week in the same way that the juggling fools at the start of the episode throw their sticks in the air.
Not that it looks as if it'll go in that direction from the start: Phil Davis makes a suitably malevolent assassin, and there's a neatly choreographed sword fight between him and the Pendragon men. But then we take a left turn and re-encounter the older version of Merlin seen last series, as Agravaine and Morgana make their plans.
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On the edge of potentially critical elections in Greece that could trigger coordinated action from global central banks (see "Central banks ready to combat Greek market storm" from Reuters), I decided to summarize the last two speeches from U.S. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet L. Yellen given her strong advocacy for pro-active intervention on behalf of the U.S. economy. If her arguments hold sway over the rest of her colleagues in the Federal Reserve, it seems to me that the Fed will quickly act to ease monetary policy in the wake of any further deterioration of conditions in Europe. Given these prospects, I have become increasingly bearish on the U.S. dollar which has still failed to surpass its "QE2 reference price" - the level the dollar index (NYSEARCA:UUP) held immediately before Chair Ben Bernanke telegraphed a second round of quantitative easing. Moreover, I expect any action to increase liquidity in global financial markets will heavily rely on increasing the availability (or even supply) of U.S. dollars.
Despite growing angst about Europe, the dollar index has failed to make further gains since hitting the QE2 reference price two weeks ago
Last week, June 6th, Yellen delivered a speech at the Boston Economic Club Dinner, Boston, Massachusetts titled "Perspectives on Monetary Policy" in which she repeated the case for extending highly accomodative monetary policy. Just two months earlier, April 11, she made explicit the framework she uses for determining the appropriate monetary policy. That speech came at a time when the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) had recently come off multi-year highs, and analysts were beginning to speculate that recent Fed minutes indicated increasing hawkishness. Yellen undercut such talk, and poor employment numbers since then have completely silenced hawkish musings.
Is the market listening to Yellen? Her last two speeches have conveniently come at the end of sell-offs.Source: FreeStockCharts.com
In "The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy" (April), Yellen concluded that "risk-management considerations strengthen the case for maintaining a highly accommodative policy stance longer than might otherwise be considered appropriate…Given the unprecedented nature of the current economic situation and the limits placed on conventional policy by the zero lower bound on interest rates, these issues of risk management take on special importance." Yellen is concerned that if the Federal Reserve is not proactive in staving off a deeper economic malaise, the Fed could find itself taking on very large risks and costs trying to deliver substantial easing with rates already at zero. Yellen insists that if the economy becomes stronger than expected, the Fed has plenty of scope to tighten (I continue to doubt the Fed will be quick to tighten even when the data finally indicate it should). In other words, Yellen will certainly err on the side of accommodation and stimulus if there is any risk that the economy might slip from an already undesirably slow recovery.
In fact, Yellen insists that today's accommodative policy is not loose enough, especially because of the constraint of the zero lower bound on (nominal) rates:
"Importantly, resource utilization rates have been so low since late 2008 that a variety of simple rules have been calling for a federal funds rate substantially below zero, which of course is not possible. Consequently, the actual setting of the target funds rate has been persistently tighter than such rules would have recommended. The FOMC's unconventional policy actions-including our large-scale asset purchase programs-have surely helped fill this 'policy gap' but, in my judgment, have not entirely compensated for the zero-bound constraint on conventional policy. In effect, there has been a significant shortfall in the overall amount of monetary policy stimulus since early 2009 relative to the prescriptions of the simple rules that I've described."
Yellen's speeches fascinate me because she describes in explicit, technical detail the specific machinery she uses to assess options for monetary policy while recognizing "…the limits of our understanding regarding the dynamics of the economy and the transmission of monetary policy." Yellen describes three tools for setting monetary policy: the Taylor rule with a moderate response to slack (1993), the Taylor rule with double the response to slack (1999), and optimal control techniques which seek to minimize the costs of deviating from targeted inflation and long-run unemployment rates. Yellen prefers the optimal control policy because it delivers accommodation for a longer time and thus provides insurance against additional downside risks in economic performance. The optimal control policy keeps the Fed funds rate near zero into 2015, drives unemployment down faster, and generates slightly higher inflation.
Economic Outcomes of Simple Rules for Monetary PolicySource: The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
Yellen's attraction to the optimal control policy comes out of her concern, shared by Chair Ben Bernanke, that persistently high unemployment will eventually lead to long-term structural unemployment. Note that Yellen sees little evidence that structural unemployment is currently a problem, and sees the current malaise as a cyclical one. However, again, she wants to be pro-active:
"[the] labor market slack at present is so large that even a very large and favorable forecast error would not change the conclusion that slack will likely remain substantial for quite some time…
…I am concerned that structural unemployment could increase over time if the labor market heals too slowly…the risk that continued high unemployment could eventually lead to more-persistent structural problems underscores the case for maintaining a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy."
In last week's speech in Boston, I believe Yellen got even more definitive about the downside risks in the economy (the housing market, fiscal policy, and the European sovereign debt crisis). Yellen cautioned that to-date economic forecasters have been overly optimistic about the strength of the recovery, and she worries that forecasts are once again too high. She also appeared more insistent on the need for further monetary action. She indicated that the balance of risks pointed toward a weaker economy and "…that a highly accommodative monetary policy will be needed for quite some time to help the economy mend."
Working in the Fed's favor are long-term inflation expectations that have remarkably stayed around 2% since 1998. This means the Fed has not worried much "…that higher energy and commodity prices would become ingrained in inflation and inflation expectations." In parallel, these anchored long-run expectations have apparently also helped to prevent a deflationary spiral from taking hold. This anchor further helps anchor Yellen's accommodative stance. I am expecting her analysis to hold stronger sway over her colleagues the longer economic data weakens in the U.S. and major economies across the globe.
Be careful out there!
Disclosure: I am long SDS.
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The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the third annual Venango County Young Professional of the Year, according to Chamber director Susan Williams.
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No. 3 Oregon 35, No. 6 Kansas State 17: Marcus Mariota accounted for three touchdowns and DeâAnthony Thomas scored twice as the Ducks dispatched the Wildcats in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz.
No. 3 Oregon 35, No. 6 Kansas State 17: Marcus Mariota accounted for three touchdowns and DeâAnthony Thomas scored twice as the Ducks dispatched the Wildcats in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz.
Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and caught a 23-yard scoring pass from Mariota just over 11 minutes later as Oregon (12-1) scored the first 15 points and never trailed while winning what might be Chip Kellyâs final game as head coach.
Collin Klein rushed for one touchdown and passed for another for Kansas State (11-2) but the third-place finisher in the Heisman Trophy balloting was bottled up much of the night by the Ducksâ defense. Klein was 17-of-32 for 151 yards and two interceptions and rushed for 30 yards on 13 attempts.
Kleinâs 6-yard run and Anthony Canteleâs 25-yard field goal pulled the Wildcats within 15-10 with 5:21 left in the first half. But a five-play, 77-yard drive in the final minute of the half, capped by Mariotaâs 24-yard pass to Kenjon Barner with 14 seconds left, gave Oregon a 12-point halftime lead. Barner rushed for 143 yards.
Mariota scored on a 2-yard run with 8:03 left in the third quarter, and Oregon extended the lead with a rare one-point safety. After the extra-point attempt was blocked, Kansas Stateâs Ryan Mueller picked the ball up and ran into the end zone before tossing a lateral to Allen Chapman, who was tackled for the single point.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Mariota was 12-of-24 or 166 yards and also rushed for 62 yards on eight carries. ⦠Kansas State, which was outgained 384-283, has lost five consecutive bowl games dating back to the 2002 Holiday Bowl. ⦠Kelly is expected to interview for several NFL coaching vacancies in the coming days.
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Simple Bible Study Method
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Enjoy this easy Bible study method that will help you get the most out of your studies.
If you're a new Christian or new to the Bible, you're going to learn how and where to begin. Studying a few scriptures at a time will not be as effective as a targeted study that will catapult your spiritual growth right away.
God's Words Are Life!
11 Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth."
Let the Word guide your life for success in all that you do. It will bring you all of God's blessings and light the path to where you should go.
New Christians or Christians who have just begun to study the Bible are not fully matured Biblically speaking. You are what is called "a baby Christian" so at this point you need to feed upon the milk of the Word consistently.
Even mature Christians must do this, but new Christians need to understand who they are in Christ, how to communicate with God and how to receive their kingdom blessings. This means that there are many Biblical concepts which are better understood after a Christian has grown in the areas mentioned above.
When a Christian takes steps to grow with God it's an exciting time and one of great importance because he or she has the opportunity to develop good and productive study habits.
Best Bible Study Method Tip
For beginners, a great simple Bible study method is to begin with one book at a time rather than moving from one group of disassociated verses to another. You don't need to read each book in order unless you feel it important to your study. However, once you begin reading a book, stick with it to the end. Take 3 to 4 weeks and then choose the next book.
If it's important for you to read the whole Bible at once, you can do this on the side. I have a Bible that organizes my reading through each chapter of every book so that I can read with the best consistency, but do continue with your Bible study. Reading the Bible and studying the Bible are two different concepts. Reading only may bring little or no benefit while a study of the Bible brings change within the heart.
The New Testament is the best place to start. By concentrating upon the books that tell you who you are in Christ and what belongs to you, you can begin to develop your spiritual identity. This is extremely important to your faith and to keep you centered upon Christ. This is also the foundation that you need in order to overcome the difficulties of life.
Below I've given you seven choices to choose from that will empower you and your study with a commentary for each. They all give the information you need for growth in Christ. They will also help you live your salvation in forgiveness of yourself rather than in guilt. God does not want you guilt conscious. We all come to God as sinners. But we have forgiveness and repentance through Jesus Christ.
Before you begin your Bible study determine:
- the best Bible version for your needs.
- where in the Bible you wish to study (study tips) .
- where you wish to study and when.
This is assuming you already have a Bible. If you don't have one and can't afford one, read my short article, Bible Study Preparation. I also have information there to help you obtain a free bible.
Here's An Idea For A Free Bible: Do you need a Bible to use for beginning this simple Bible study method? The free Bibles provided by Gideon in hotels and motels can be a good source for a free Bible if you need one and are a little short on money. They are happy that you take one. Just let the establishment know first that you are taking it so that they can replace it.
Beginners Simple Bible Study Method:
Suggested Books Of The Bible
Romans: The book of Romans offers you teachings that give you validation as a victor in Christ. You will learn about salvation, how faith works, the transforming of the mind, the workings of the Holy Spirit, why you should pray for your enemies and how to do it. Romans offers much instruction that will build your faith right away.
I Corinthians: This book teaches us about our witness, how to give, the value of our bodies to God, our redemption, sanctification and righteousness, and Biblical instruction you need to understand. This book will also give you more understanding about the resurrection of Christ and the assurance that you have as a believer.
II Corinthians: Here you'll learn God's "Law of Love." This is the love that we're to emulate for ourselves and each other. There is much information on our behavior that will help us to emulate Christ for a successful Christian walk.
There is important instruction in this book for never joining ourselves with unbelievers in unions or partnerships. You will also find scripture that teach how we should give for financial increase and why God wants us to prosper. There is much information that will build your faith and give you more incite into what type of behavior will profit our lives and give us success.
Galatians: Reading this book first can be a great boost to your faith and Christian identity in that it will show you who you are in Christ. You will learn about the blessing of Abraham and see it is for us today. It makes clear the fact that we are actually heirs of God through Jesus Christ. I do recommend you consider this book as one of the first you read.
Ephesians: If you are seeking your calling Ephesians is the place to begin. Paul gives us the prayers we need to seek God's will for our lives. Through those prayers we learn the strength of waiting upon God and the power of the blood of Jesus. There is also wisdom about how husbands and wives should regard one another. And if you want to know how to overcome evil or the enemy, the last part chapter of Ephesians gives you a clear step by step guide.
Philippians: A short book, it is power pact with instructions for successful prayer and the instructions for how to think in order to renew your mind as we're told to do in Romans.
Colossians: Study here for more clarification about redemption through the blood of Jesus. This book also teaches the importance of understanding the spiritual concept of being buried with Christ and being raised with Him from the dead. It makes our salvation come alive!
Please Understand That…
…I'm not saying that these are the most important books in the Bible, I am only identifying them as important to the new Christian. I concentrated my studies in these books and I'm thankful that I did.
Before You Begin Any Bible Study…
Before you begin your Bible study, it is important to pray and ask God for guidance. Ask Him to direct you beyond your designated study if it is His will and to give you understanding of what you read by the Holy Spirit. Also, make sure to have a forgiving heart (see Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:26).
My Simple Bible Study Method Tip: To get the most out of your studies, take one or two key verses and meditate upon them throughout the day and night whenever you get a free moment (ie, emptying the trash, getting ready in the morning, showering, etc.). You will receive greater understanding this way. I attribute my continued Christian growth following this tip.
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Crashburn Roundtable: Hernandez, Gomez, and Surprising Bats
It's the second week of the rejuvenated Crashburn Roundtable feature, and today, we focus on the future of Phillies' second baseman Cesar Hernandez, current (maybe former?) closer Jeanmar Gomez, and two young players who have been surprisingly productive offensive contributors in 2016. Included here are contributors Michael Schickling, Brad Engler, Dave Tomar, and Timothy Guenther.
Second base is seen as something of black hole on the Phillies, but advanced metrics actually like Cesar Hernandez. He's performed at a league-average or better rate (per 600 PA) over the last two seasons as evaluated by each of the three major strains of WAR. How much faith should the team have in Hernandez moving forward?
Michael Schickling: I actually think he could have an integral role on the next great Phillies team, though not as the second baseman. He's increased his walk rate and ISO each year he's been in the league. However, the defensive metrics love him so much this year, but haven't in years prior, so I would take those with a grain of salt. In my world, his ideal role on the Phillies is a shape-shifting, move-all-over-the-field, jack-of-all-trades in the vein of Ben Zobrist – but less good, as there's only one Ben Zobrist. That type of player is coveted in today's MLB, and having our own Ben Zobrist-lite to spell the starters when they're feeling sore seems like an ideal scenario. On average, MLB teams play about six games a week. If you get Hernandez a start in left field, center field, shortstop, second base, and third base every week, then he'll get five starts a week, and so will all the regular starters like Herrera, Franco, and Crawford. I know it's not that simple, but if Cesar can do it, it could help keep all our young studs fresh for the whole season. Baseball's a grind y'all, and Cesar loves to grind all over the diamond. I say we let him.
Brad Engler: None. His OBP is a shell game. A magic show. It's prestidigitation – real Jon Dorenbos stuff happening there. He has a good eye, obviously, but I don't know why pitchers don't just throw him strikes. He isn't going to hit it out often, and he'll make baserunning mistakes enough to turn a bunch of his hits into outs anyway – he's 17/28 stealing this year. That's a mess. Someday, opposing pitchers will feed him nothing but strikes, he'll hit an empty .305 with an OBP around .320, and his value will collapse like a wedding cake in an earthquake.
Dave Tomar: Faith isn't necessarily the word I'd use. Perhaps acceptance. Hernandez just isn't all that exciting a player. Indeed, this year has probably given us a good look at Cesar's ceiling. As long as you're not looking for power or overwhelming speed, he gets on base. In fact, he is tied with Odubel for a team-leading .361 OBP at the time of writing. With the worst collective OBP in the majors this year, the Phillies can't really afford to take Cesar's skill set for granted.
Timothy Guenther: Hernandez gets a bad rap because he has the baserunning instincts of a five year old, although even that might be an optimistic assessment. Also, he's not Chase Utley. If you get past those unfortunate realities, you might see that he is actually a decent baseball player. The organization is rightfully putting a focus on plate discipline and on-base percentage, and those are two areas that Hernandez excels. Despite the head-scratching mental gaffs, his raw speed makes him a net asset on the basepaths. And while defensive metrics are certainly suspect, Matt Klentak's recent comments suggest the Phillies' internal evaluations of his defense are also positive. It all makes for an average, yet unspectacular, baseball player. It might not be the type of core player you build your team around, but it's a fine complementary piece to that core. Those don't grow on trees.
Both Tommy Joseph (115 OPS+) and Cameron Rupp (101 OPS+) have surprised with their offensive performances this season. Are you more encouraged by one or the other? Does one have a long term role on the Phillies?
Schickling: Both Tommy Joseph and Cameron Rupp have been very pleasant surprises at the plate in 2016. They possess a similar profile, with a good amount of power being held back by a mediocre walk rate and too many strikeouts. They both also have had more success against left-handed pitchers than righties. The issue here is of defensive value. Joseph adds little-to-no defensive value as a first baseman, where hitters average a 108 wRC+. Rupp plays the more defensive-minded position, where catchers average an 87 wRC+. Rupp, therefore, is more valuable despite his inferior batting line, due to his ability to play the most difficult position on the diamond.
However, Joseph is still a rookie and has done enough to earn a chance to improve into an average-or-better first baseman next season. In 2017, he won't have Ryan Howard around to face some of the righties and he'll have to take that next step forward to become a long-term piece. Rupp has also earned himself a role on the 2017 Phillies with his play this year, probably as part of a timeshare with prospect Jorge Alfaro.
If I had to pick which one is more likely to be on the Phillies for the long haul, I'd say probably Rupp. There's still a very good chance that Joseph never takes that step forward, which makes him more of a Darin Ruf 2.0 than a legitimate starting first baseman. With more and more roster spots being devoted to the bullpen, there just isn't room on a roster for a decent hitter with negative defensive value. However, there will always be a roster spot for a solid defensive catcher who can hit at a league-average clip.
Engler: I've been a big fan of Cam Rupp for longer than has been reasonable. His 2016 has been about as good as I thought he would ever be, and I continue to harbor concerns about his big body holding up as he ages, (he just turned 28 – when I was 28 the moans had already turned into groans, and the aches were starting to become pains). I'd be content to see him shopped. Having said that, keeping him around as the incumbent for 2017 would hardly be unreasonable, and might force the two prospects in the pipeline to continue to step up their games, knowing they have an established guy ahead of them that can't be knocked down the depth chart with anything less than a big league performance.
Tomar: There's a lot to like about both of them. We said our tearful goodbyes to Carlos Ruiz, and—conflicted though we may be—we salute Ryan Howard on his way out. The idea of settling into a few decidedly more affordable long-term options at catcher and 1B is appealing. Joseph's rookie performance certainly adds to the appeal. The banged-up 24-year-old entered Spring Training exposed to the Rule 5 draft. But he needed only 341 plate appearances to join Ryan Howard as just one of 6 Phillies to club more than 20 round-trippers in his rookie year. For those scoring at home, the other four were Scott Rolen, Willie Montanez, Larry Hisle, and Dick Allen. Pretty good company as long as you don't do anything to piss off the irascible Mr. Allen.
Still, at the end of the day, if you have to choose between a power-hitting first baseman and a plus defensive catcher with occasional pop, you choose the scarcer commodity. Rupp seems like a good bet to stick around awhile, even if he cedes increased time to Alfaro next year. Young, strong and fairly effective at stewarding pitchers still learning the ropes, Rupp looks like a guy who will help this team grow. The Phillies have a solid history when it comes to pinning down reliable longterm backstops. May Rupp follow in the cleated footsteps of Ruiz, Lieberthal, Daulton, and Boone.
Guenther: There are 22 players in baseball this year that combined a league average contact rate with a HR/FB rate north of 18%. Tommy Joseph was one of those players. That combination of raw power and contact can't be taught, and it can make for a dangerous middle-of-the-order hitter if everything clicks. Consider, of the 22 players in the aforementioned group, the median wRC+ is 135. Joseph still has some things to clean up, namely his ball and strike judgement, but he might have the highest ceiling bat of anyone on the team.
In the month of September, Jeanmar Gomez's season ERA has ballooned from 2.97 to 4.35 as he's faded down the stretch – what is his role on the 2017 Phillies?
Schickling: Through August 13 of this year, Jeanmar Gomez had a 2.52 ERA over 53.2 innings, but his peripherals were less impressive with a 37/14 K/BB and a 52.1% GB%. That's not amazing, as it works out to a 3.33 FIP, but it is more than acceptable. Since that date, however, he's absolutely imploded facing 70 batters over 13.2 innings and allowing 17 earned runs with only 9 Ks to 6 BBs. That's… not ideal, and I think this graph says it best:
It's possible that Gomez is hurt, though no one on the Phillies has said that. It's also possible he's fatigued, though no one on the Phillies has said that. He's arbitration-eligible this season, and given his 37 saves, he's likely due for a hefty raise. For a pitch-to-contact reliever without a real out pitch, the cost may be prohibitive. The last pitcher in Jeanmar's situation (arbitration eligible, 30+ saves with no prior history of closing, ERA over 3.50) was Tyler Clippard in 2012, and he got a raise of $2.4 million. Tack on Gomez' $1.4 million salary this year, and $3.8 million sounds like too much to pay a mediocre reliever. I think the Phillies would like to bring him back for a reasonable amount, but depending on what arbitration models predict for him, he may be a non-tender candidate.
Engler: There is no reason to move Jeanmar, as his value may be down after a bad couple months, and as there is no guarantee Hector Neris or anyone else on the club currently or in the high minors will thrive in the ninth inning. Gomez could be either the incumbent closer, or part of a committee approach, depending on how Pete and the front office see things. Were it me, I'd aim for the latter, with the opportunity for multiple young guys to get save opportunities, including Neris, Edubray Ramos, Joely Rodriguez, and maybe even Jimmy Cordero, if his arm is still attached – sadly, that's an open question. Perhaps later in the year we could see opportunities for Nick Pivetta or Ricardo Pinto, if they decide to pull the plug on either of them as a starter. Seems to me like that should still be a full season away, however, and either guy could look like a serviceable big league starter mid-year next year if they perform well at AAA. (BTW, how amazing would it be for Pivetta to have more saves than Papelbon in 2017? Please baseball gods, smile on us!)
Tomar: Ideally, he'd bounce back to the role he had in 2015. As a middle reliever in 2015, he posted a 3.01 ERA and 3:1 K/BB ratio across 74.2 innings of work. He was pretty versatile as a situational pitcher. His versatility is also why he slotted in so well as closer without ever quite fitting the mold. The dark horse winner of closing honors in Spring Training, Gomez always seemed like a temporary solution. He worked his way to 37 saves this year, far more than anybody had a right to expect for a guy mostly pitching off-speed stuff to contact. Still, he never had a knockout pitch and logic caught up with him in a big way. In just the month-and-a-half since mid-August, his ERA ballooned from just over 2.50 to 4.35. In his last 7 appearances, he's carrying a ghastly 15.43ERA/3.00 WHIP.
We've been driving a station wagon on a racetrack and now the wheels have come off. Gomez has never been an overwhelming pitcher but he has been reliable, even when crammed into the wrong inning. That reliability makes middle relief a comfortable fit. The guy also has 46 career starts under his belt so there's long-inning relief value there as well. Gomez performed pretty well in 2016, all things considered. At the right post-arbitration price, that tenacity should be rewarded with a far more suitable role in next year's bullpen.
Guenther: Gomez became the Phillies' closer by default, and his success in that position can best be attributed to "well-timed mediocrity". In the long-term, that's not a strategy you want to depend on in high leverage situations. As a solid veteran reliever, Gomez has a place on the 2017 Phillies. But it should be in a lower leverage role.


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